The nonprofit Scuba Dogs Society (SDS) reported on a Thursday that about 9,000 volunteers collected 103,556 pounds of waste from coasts and bodies of water across 50 municipalities during the International Coastal Cleanup 2026. The organization stated that its coastal captains and volunteers worked to benefit Puerto Rico by cleaning its coasts, which it described as the island’s most valuable natural heritage.
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Volunteers Collect Over 103,000 Pounds of Trash from Puerto Rico’s Coasts
At a glance
- 9,000 volunteers participated in the cleanup
- 103,556 pounds of trash were collected
- The cleanup took place in 50 municipalities
Why this matters: The cleanup effort helps protect Puerto Rico’s natural heritage and valuable coastal resources, which are crucial for local communities and the island’s economy.
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